Cheap World Trips

In spite of the well-trodden trails through the land, it's not difficult to escape the crowd - look at Nakhon Si Thammarat for the best meal the land has to offer, or rent a motorcycle to make the 600 km journey along the Mae Hong Son Loop through the wooded northerly hills.

Drive to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi to see Black rhinoceros and escape the Kruger crowd, hike to the Drakensberg Mountains and don't miss out on at least a few nights in impressive Cape Town. Plan your journey with our best roadside trips in the whole state.

In spite of a noticeable growth since the end of the American War, Vietnam has remained an astonishing value for West visitor. And then there is the kitchen - drag a footstool up at a ho stand and for just a few bucks you eat some of the best foods there are, shoulders to shoulders with the local people.

Have a look at our 9 hints for rucksack tours in Vietnam and how to get off the beaten track before you go. In our Snapshot Guide to Uruguay you will find all the information you need to help you make the most of your Uruguay outing. Visit the Havana salt water club, be enchanted by Santiago's exhilarating July Mardi Gras or dive your toe into the hot Caribbean on Varadero Beach - whatever you do, you'll have a tough time not being totally inebriated.

Although Prague is now on the road to tourism - not to speak of the stag night - it still is one of the least expensive capitals in Europe. Would you like to discover more of Europe cheaply? Take a look at The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget. This means that fares are still lower than before, and this means that you may be able to add one or two additional islands to your route.

Make your prepayments by your major bank account, but take enough money with you for your trips and you are sure to have a fantastic time. Browse these 11 hints from Nick Edwards, co-author of The Rough Guide to Greece, before you go. It is difficult not to be spellbound by Guatemala, which captivates with its convincing blend of authenticity, Mayan tradition and legacy of colonialism.

Take a look at The Rough Guide to Central America on a budget for tips and why not hurry through Guatemala City. Bulgaria has a great deal to boast - not least some of the loneliest European shores at reasonable rates. One of the world' s top holiday destination for price-conscious travelers, India is still one of the few places where you can still get so much to go and for so little to enjoy.

Looking for a rest from the sea, avoid Goa for the beautiful Gokarna Tempelstadt sandy shores; it's difficult to defeat the Mumbai streets' pure and kebab stands for fantastic dining; or drive to the Golden City of Jaisalmer, from where you can discover the apparently never-ending sand of the Thar Desert.

Explore the most enchanting places in India, visit our favorite places off the beaten track and learn what it was like to be the first Rough Guide to the County. One of the best deals in Western Europe, Portugal is particularly interesting if you want to stay away from Spain's overcrowded towns and cities. Here's a list of some of the best places to go.

Jump over the Algarve for the rugged, lovely Alentejo (with its cheap, crisp seafood) and the lively, extremely cold Lisbon; and don't miss to put aside enough money for one or two pasta tartlets. When you' re not sure where to begin, check out our top travel advice for Portugal and find out the best of the Lisbon gastronomy world.

Bolivia, one of the least expensive states in South America, is also one of the most widely understood states. The journey here may sometimes be a little unpleasant, but it is worthwhile for the abundance of stunning attractions. Obtain the rough travel guide for South America with a budget to plan your journey, and make sure you involve at least one of these nice trips through the state.

You will definitely have a Mexican taco and tea waiter on your hands - which is great news as there is a great deal to do in this pulsating state. No matter whether you want to hang your hammock along the gleaming sand, try some of the country's best road dishes in Oaxaca or chill in a crystalline caenote, the land will make you anxious to return for more.

There is no escaping from New Orleans folk bands - and with musicians on every street nook and cranny, and musicians in every patio and every pub, it is not difficult to live the city's rich patrimony without paying much more than the cost of a glass of one. It is best to explore the vibrant old town slow and onfoot and it' s difficult to defeat the locals at Café de Monde for a nice glass of tea and a bowl of beets.

Learn with our tour leader, where you can taste the best coctails of the town. It' difficult not to be enchanted by the slowness of the land; drive from Luang Prabang northerly to the riverbank of Nong Khiaw, where for a little break you can pack a waterfront chalet and see the boat ride up and down the karstic stream over a cool Lao beer.

The Rough Guide to Laos tells you all about this charming and pristine part of Southeast Asia. Africa' smallest land is already known for its lovely sandy shores, but it is rewarding to go beyond them to enjoy its other pleasures. One of the main incentives for travelers to Shanghai for budgets, if not all, is without a doubt the wealth of stunning road meals on sale, from long bay potato gnocchi and shallot gnocchi to glutinous packages of ricepacks (zongzi).

You can find out where to find the city's best outdoor food and cheap sleep in The Rough Guide to Shanghai. Istanbul is undoubtedly tempting with one base in Europe and the other in Asia. Most important first - London is not cheap. There is no doubt that even hostel stays, the use of local transportation and food in cafes will have a huge impact on your budgets.

However - and it is a big one, but - there are only a few places in the world that can compete with the capitol for its abundance of free landmarks, where you can see the rosette stone and the Lindow man, works of Monet and Dalí, not to speak of dinosaurs and bluewalkskeletons, for nothing and nothing again.

Certainly, if you check all the important rides - the Pyramids, the Valley of the Magi and Abu Simbel included - then the cost will rise, but mitigated with cheap (and excellent) meals and adequate lodging, it's not difficult to get the feeling you could almost be living like a pharaoh.

Remember that some government officials currently discourage travelling to certain parts of the county for security reasons; read the latest tips before you leave.